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The Bulletin
February 04, 2026

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It’s Haruto here with your morning newsletter! Today is Wednesday, Feb. 4th. Thanks for tuning in!

I’m the Design Editor here at The Bulletin. I’m originally from Chiba, Japan, and I’m currently majoring in art at ESU. When I’m not working on layouts or graphics, you’ll probably find me playing soccer or hanging out with friends.

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Hope you like what we have for you this week!

Haruto Oikawa, Design Editor

Haruto Oikawa is in his first year as The Bulletin’s design editor. He is a senior art major from Chiba, Japan.

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This week’s headlines

Kansas wants to cut $200 million from its budget. A former ESU president will help them

Former Emporia State President Ken Hush will consult with the Kansas Legislature on higher education spending budgets for a portion of the 2026 session, a move that was approved down party lines 5-2 on Jan. 8 by Republican members of the Legislative Coordinating Council.

Hornet baseball hits big, takes four wins

Emporia State came out on top in a perfect three-day tournament over the weekend held in Tucson, Arizona.

Hornets show power, depth in season-opening series

Emporia State Softball took home four wins in a five-game opening series to start out the 2026 season.

ESU Police warn of GroupMe scam: What you should know

Emporia State Police and Safety has received multiple reports of a financial scam over GroupMe, a group communication app long used by students, faculty and staff.

For the record

Each week, The Bulletin chooses one staff member to give their perspective on a topic of their choosing. Views reflected in these opinion columns are the sole belief of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the stance of The Bulletin.

Celebrities do not owe you their privacy

Last week, 21-year-old American tennis player Coco Gauff lost the Australian Open in a brutal 1-6, 2-6 defeat to Elina Svitolina, Ukraine, in the quarterfinals.

Letter from the Editor

In December, I shared that The Bulletin would not publish regular, bimonthly print editions during the spring semester, a decision that was made due to a rise in print production costs.

Feb. 1

Officer spoke with subject via phone
regarding coming to campus to get items due to temporary trespass orders. Officer met subject at Singular Hall to collect items from room. Report taken. Case closed.

Jan. 31

Officer responded to Towers Complex for report of suspicious activity possibly related to Title IX case. Report taken. Case closed.

Jan. 30

Officer provided lockout assistance at 602 Exchange St. There was a 1-year-old child locked inside a truck.

Officers delivered a No Trespass Order to an individual at the Lyon Co Detention Center

Jan. 29

Officer served a search warrant at
Singular Hall. An individual was arrested for Marijuana Possession, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Criminal Threat. The individual was transported to the Lyon County Jail. Report/Case Closed

Jan. 28

Officer responded to medical call at
Nursing & Student Wellness for subject who hit head. Subject advised seizure. Medics responded and transported. Report taken. Case closed.

What’s Trending?

‘A bright and happy human’: Night of prayer honors beloved Emporia teacher

Yellow. That’s how Brandi Taylor described Rebecca Rauber to an audience of over 60 at a prayer service held at Emporia Church of Christ Monday evening.

To be a bad hombre: “One Battle After Another”

Quick plot synopsis “One Battle After Another,” written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, follows Leonardo Dicaprio’s character Bob Fergusson as he attempts to protect his daughter, Willa, from Colonel Lockjaw, who is hunting them down due to her mother and Bob’s previous work in rebel group the French 75.

ESU Police warn of GroupMe scam: What you should know

Emporia State Police and Safety has received multiple reports of a financial scam over GroupMe, a group communication app long used by students, faculty and staff. ESU Police Chief Jerry Cook warned of the scam in a Wednesday email announcement to campus.

Emporia State welcomes new nursing building with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Emporia State held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to commemorate the opening of the university’s new Nursing and Student Wellness Center.

Structural changes come to ASG following constitution revisions

Emporia State’s Associated Student Government has made major changes to its operational structure following updates to the ASG constitution.